Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-15

sentimenta) for so long from this
place, we will give you a few notes
which ! hope will add a little to
your interesting and appreciated
correspondence. News is extreme.
ly scarce in this place, but we hope
there IS enough to awaken &C. e. l. Z
and $50 up little as the holidays
are over and their turkeys have
been consumed, their season been
merry etc, we cannot give any ex.
cuse for them. nc. Il. L.n has oys-
tiers for every meal, enjoys his ale,
beer and lastly but not least, his
toddy, smokes 25ct. cigars, buys his
wife candy and has man to shave
him, his children to comb his hair,
powder his face, and other things to
correspond. Now if he can find an
excuse, let him send it out. For s.
we think an excuse is allowable. As
his business cares require his at
tention. Nothing of unusual inter-
est has transpired during the past
winter months and in fact nothing
of any interest. At this place re
ception was given to Mr.. and Mrs.
David Kearfott, at the hospitable
residence of Mr.. David Deck, Jr.,
last Wednesday night, which was a
very enjoyable affair. A number of
games were INDUCED in until rea-
sonable hour, when the guests re
paired to the dining room where a
bountiful repast was served. Every
thing was arranged with exquisite
taste and the supper was indeed ex-
cellent At late hour the guests
turned their faces homeward, ex-
pressing themselves, much pleased
with the evening. Debating socie-
ties seem to carry the day at some
of our neighboring vicinities. At
Pine Orchard, lyceum was organ
lied last Friday night, and is calcu-
lated to be an interesting society.
The orators are all young and their
literary talent seem to be good. At
the meeting last week, their orations
were splendid and we hope their
meetings will be carried on success
fully. The Lyceum at Rest, Va,
conducted in Ridgeway Hall, was a
very pleasing affair last Friday
night. Upon vote of the house,
Maj. Stuckey, was made President !;
The question was RESOLVED, That
labor unions and strikes are detri-
mental to the interest of the labor
ing man. Affirmative DIR. j. j.
Best, Messrs. Huyett and Mellinger.
Negative: Messrs. Lewis Pigeon,
j. N. Rosan, and Bushong. The
question was ably discussed, and
orations were spicy and interesting.
The hall was crowded and the best
of order prevailed. At late hour
their discussions ceased and the
judges decided in favor of the Mega
tive. The society meets again on
Saturday night, January 10th. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
advertising for girls, is the latest
in Martinsburg, but we judge if the
Local Editor RECEIVERS from this
shock, his bill for advertising will be
small hereafter, as we heard, after
the issue OF last weeks paper. The
way the girls went flocking into his
sanctum was astonishing. Bewil-
dered, confused, and with light
heart, he explained matters but we
know the shock must have been ter
rife. Some persons talking about
II haven't got girl;' yes sir, that
looks like it.
Mr.. John Glane and sister, of
Gainsboro, Va, were the guests of
Mr.. Rinker's family, over Sunday.
Mr.. Ave Rinker, of Nebraska, paid
his friends visit last week at this
place. Miss Mary Miller, who has
been on a visit to her friends in
Pennsylvania, has returned. Miss
Sue Gardner, of you place, is on
visit to friends on south Mill Greek.
"Little Milt" is on strike, he wants
a wife. Miss Cattle Nassit, of Four
Locks, Nd, is the guest of Miss
Georgia Silvers, near Gerardstown.
Mr.. Sewell Cunningham, of this
place is sojourning in your town at
present. We sympathize with Frank
Williams, as some of the editors are
rather hard on him, but indeed /
think he ought to be proud of his
"mustache," as it is subject to great
curiosity as well, as much admira-
ton. Mrs. DR.. Swimley, who has
been visiting friends in Jefferson
comfy, has retired home. Mr..
Harry Merchant and wife nee May
hew, are the guests of Mr.. James
Willingham. anna.
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